Themes
Dynasty
Every summer, relatives of the king from German and European dynasties were guests at the Neues Palais. These gatherings served Frederick's dynastic politics to strengthen Prussia through specific marriages of his nieces and nephews – an encounter with European aristocracy.
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Horizons
The Neues Palais is full of hidden references to Frederick's world of thought. The examples that he followed, which ideas he had and how Frederick turned them into realities can be seen in the three most magnificent halls on the ground floor.
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Daily Routine
Frederick's daily routine followed nearly compulsive habits. We know precisely how much time he spent playing an instrument, reading, at meals, at state affairs, at his desk and even in bed. His daily tasks can be followed room by room in the king's suite.
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Risk and Fame
Frederick brought Prussia to the brink of decline in the Seven Years' War. The king's willingness to take risks revealed itself as one of his essential traits. In the end, however, he became cautious, wishing only to survive the war – and he succeeded. The king expressed his triumph through the construction of the New Palace. It is his legacy and the first exhibit of the exhibition.
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Relationships
The notion of friendship played a central role in Frederick's life. Companionship was very important him. In the suite set up for the Marquis d'Argens, you will become acquainted with the king's most important companions and will learn how the meaning of friendship changed during Frederick's life.
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Europe and The World
Exploring the Seven Years' War as his first world war, the partition of Poland, a trade agreement with the USA, and Frederick's attempt to win the Ottoman Empire as an ally, curators from various European countries dare to take a fascinating look at Frederick and the Prussian state from an outside perspective.
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Developmental Politics
Frederick's maxim of religious tolerance and his interest in the sciences and the arts made him into the paragon of an enlightened ruler. His efforts served the development of the economic power and the culture of his country. Frederick instinctively knew how to skillfully stage this for his reputation and fame.
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Images of the King
Although Frederick avoided sitting for painters as a model, a large number of quite diverse portraits emerged. You'll be able to follow how Frederick turned himself into an unmistakable "trademark,” who then ascends to Mount Olympus in the Marble Hall.
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In Competition
Even in the arts Frederick wanted to attain the highest European standards. Whether for clocks or porcelain, silk or furniture, music or dance – Frederick brought well-known artists to Prussia. The Neues Palais and its theater are the impressive results of these efforts.
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Flowering
The garden surrounding the New Palace was intended to be a realm of peace and harmony, and a stage for the king's self-expression. Ten subdivisions provide insights into how the park appeared during Frederick's times.
Body and Soul
Frederick's traumatic youth characterized his relationship to himself, to his fellow man and particularly to the heir to the throne. In his suite, visitors will learn more about Frederick's unconventional behavior – and moreover, what Europe thought about his sexuality, his relationship to his wife and his successor.
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The exhibition FRIEDERISIKO is divided into a total of twelve themes, of which eleven will be introduced at the Neues Palais. The twelfth theme is Frederick's garden, which is explained at ten sites in Sanssouci Park. An emblem is assigned to every theme. These emblems denoted in the exhibition areas will give you a first impression of the distribution of the themes in the palace.
At the entrance you'll receive an orientation booklet so that you can discover the world of Frederick the Great according to your own preferences and interests!
